Kid Approved,RV Lifestyle,Tips & Tools
The RV lifestyle isn’t just for seniors enjoying their retirement. Today, many families find that there is nothing better than hitting the open road with their kids to enjoy a grand adventure. While an RV gives you the perfect set up for camping and road trips with your family, you also want to do a Read More
For thousands of years, pirates have captured the imaginations of Americans. Pirates are glorified in stories, movies, and poems. From the 1800s on, famous pirates such as Sir Francis Drake, Captain Kidd, and Blackbeard have strongly influenced Florida history. Although these pirates are no longer alive today, you can still learn about their legacies and Read More
If you are active outside in the Florida heat, dehydration is always a concern. People that don’t care for the taste of water make the mistake of only drinking after they have become thirsty or replacing water with juices or soda. A fruit-infused water tastes amazing, however, and can entice even the pickiest of water-drinkers Read More
When making a list of the loudest, most dangerous creatures on the planet, the diminutive Pistol Shrimp rarely comes to mind. In reality, however, the tiny creature is one of the top contendors in both categories, making it possibly the most dangerous creature on earth. A normal human conversation is typically about 60 decibels (dB). Read More
Creature Feature,Destinations,Kid Approved
Manatees have been a part of Florida culture and folklore since before European settlers landed on her shores. In 1492, Christopher Columbus recorded the first known written mention of a manatee in North America, mistaking the gentle giant for a mermaid. This was a common enough mistake for seafarers that the scientific name for manatees Read More
Featuring more than 200 exotic and native animals, McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary in West Palm Beach, Florida is an ideal attraction for animal lovers. Unlike most zoos and safari parks, the Sanctuary is unusual as it gives visitors the opportunity to have up-close and personal experiences with many of the animals. Featuring White Tigers, Black Leopards, Scarlet Read More
The first bat house was constructed in 1991 after then-Governor Bob Martinez complained of the odor while attending an event at Griffin Stadium which was home to about five-thousand Brazilian and Mexican free-tailed bats. Using bat excluders which allowed the bats to leave but not return, about three thousand of the colony was slowly captured Read More
